I totally get that feeling, I had the same confusion. France has beginner-friendly routes, especially around the Côte d’Azur where distances are short and marinas are well-equipped. If you don’t have a license, you can always hire a skipper. I personally found https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/countries/france/ super useful because everything is explained in simple terms, without complicated sailing jargon. Booking early really helps with pricing, especially for summer. Once you break it down step by step, it’s actually very manageable.